Lexmoto ZSX
Real ownership data from 1,576 UK ZSX motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZSX problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 15.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 4.8% |
| Suspension | major | 3.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 1.2% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
ZSX mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 | 8,155 mi | 1,850 | 58.97% |
| 2020 | 263 | 7,596 mi | 1,585 | 58.14% |
| 2019 | 186 | 9,612 mi | 1,850 | 51.75% |
| 2018 | 184 | 7,928 mi | 1,458 | 60.11% |
| 2017 | 166 | 9,199 mi | 1,641 | 59.72% |
| 2016 | 348 | 7,434 mi | 1,180 | 56.78% |
| 2015 | 151 | 8,823 mi | 1,219 | 56.42% |
| 2014 | 200 | 8,496 mi | 1,407 | 56.63% |
| 2013 | 56 | 6,180 mi | 742 | 63.13% |
ZSX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto ZSX?
Across 1,576 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (15.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.4% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (4.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto ZSX?
The median Lexmoto ZSX in the UK has covered 8,143 miles, and typically rides about 1,414 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,602 and 13,143 miles.
Is the Lexmoto ZSX reliable?
57.29% of Lexmoto ZSX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.2 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,576 Lexmoto ZSX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.